Massage Therapy
Performance Chiropractic + Physiotherapy provides personalized massage therapy near you in Edmonton, AB, to help reduce muscle tension, relieve pain, and improve overall well-being. Our Registered Massage Therapists use hands-on techniques based on your symptoms, activity level, comfort, and treatment goals. Massage therapy can also support injury recovery and complement chiropractic care or physiotherapy when appropriate.
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What Is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is a hands-on treatment that works with the muscles and other soft tissues of the body.
A Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) can use different levels of pressure and targeted techniques to reduce tightness, improve tissue movement, and ease discomfort.
Treatment can be adapted for relaxation, pain management, rehabilitation, or recovery from physical activity.
Each appointment is shaped around the areas causing concern and the results you’d like to achieve.
What Does Massage Therapy Treat?
Massage therapy can help manage muscle tension, soft-tissue discomfort, and movement limitations related to everyday activity, repetitive strain, stress, or injury, including:
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Muscle strains and sports injuries
- Headaches related to muscle tension
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Postural muscle tension
- Muscle soreness and stiffness
- Restricted flexibility
- Stress-related tension
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy can help loosen tight muscles, improve flexibility, and make everyday movement feel more comfortable.
Treatment can also promote relaxation, reduce physical tension, and support recovery after exercise, demanding work, or an injury.
Our expert team can coordinate massage therapy with physiotherapy, chiropractic care, and rehabilitation exercises when a combined approach suits your needs.
This allows treatment to address immediate discomfort while also supporting mobility, recovery, and long-term physical function.
What Does a Massage Therapy Treatment Plan Include?
- A review of your symptoms and health history
- Discussion of your comfort and pressure preferences
- Assessment of painful or restricted areas
- Targeted soft-tissue treatment
- Relaxation massage
- Therapeutic massage techniques
- Deep or focused pressure when appropriate
- Treatment of muscle tension and trigger points
- Stretching or mobility recommendations
- Activity and recovery guidance
- Coordination with physiotherapy or chiropractic care
- Ongoing reassessment of your symptoms
- A personalized appointment schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) will discuss your symptoms, health history, daily activities, and treatment goals. They’ll explain the recommended approach, confirm your comfort preferences, and adjust the pressure throughout the session based on your feedback.
Massage therapy shouldn’t feel unbearably painful, although treating a sensitive or very tight area can cause temporary discomfort. Your therapist can adjust the pressure, positioning, or technique at any time to keep the treatment within your comfort level.
The number of appointments depends on your symptoms, how long they’ve been present, and whether you’re seeking relaxation, pain relief, or injury support. Our expert team can recommend an appointment schedule after learning more about your needs and monitoring your response.
Some people feel less tension or improved movement after one appointment, while persistent injuries or recurring muscle tightness can require several sessions. Results can also depend on your activities, treatment frequency, and how consistently you follow any self-care recommendations.
Massage therapy provided by a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) is included in many extended health benefit plans. Coverage limits, referral requirements, and direct-billing options vary, so confirm your policy details before booking.
You generally don’t need a physician’s referral to book massage therapy. However, some insurance providers require one before reimbursing the cost, so it’s important to check your benefits plan.
Confirm whether your insurance plan covers Registered Massage Therapy, whether a referral is required, and which appointment lengths are available. You should also tell our expert team about recent injuries, surgeries, pregnancy, medications, or health conditions that could affect treatment.
Massage therapy can help reduce muscle tension, soreness, and soft-tissue restrictions related to sports and physical activity. It can also be combined with physiotherapy, chiropractic care, and exercise-based rehabilitation to support a more complete return to activity.
Massage therapy can help ease back and neck discomfort related to tight muscles, prolonged sitting, repetitive movements, stress, or physical strain. Treatment can focus on the affected muscles while also addressing surrounding areas that contribute to stiffness or restricted movement.
Are Tight, Sore Muscles Slowing You Down?
Massage therapy can help relieve sore muscles, reduce stress, and support more comfortable movement at work, at home, and during physical activity. Book an appointment with our expert team in Edmonton and receive care tailored to your body, comfort, and goals.